Radiation-induced temporal lobe necrosis in a nasopharyngeal cancer patient after external beam radiotherapy: a case report and review of literature

Radiation-induced temporal lobe necrosis in a nasopharyngeal cancer patient after external beam radiotherapy: a case report and review of literature

Abstract Background Nasopharyngeal carcinoma is considered rare worldwide. The treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma primarily relies on radiotherapy, as the tumor cells in NPC exhibit radiosensitivity. However, excessive dosage can result in a delayed reaction that affects the healthy surrounding t...

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Main Authors: Alaa Jlailati, Ghazal Al Sbenaty, Osama Boali, Deema Younes, Bakr Alhayek, Baraah Mozi, Ahmad Al-Bitar, Moudar Bakkour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Radionecrosis
Radiotherapy
Cerebral radiation necrosis
Temporal lobe necrosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05368-y
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